The Importance of Listening Wanted: A good listener! by Paula Jesty
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Congratulations! You found your Life Partner! by Rev. Laurie Nevin It would be a total honour to perform your Wedding Ceremony! As an Ordained Metaphysical Minister from Pathways of Light, I am also a professional member of the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry. This allows me to be a Registered Minister within the Province of Ontario. I perform customized non-traditional weddings. The ceremony is a symbol and expression of your Love to one another. It’s a way to say to all the people watching and those present in Spirit... “we REALLY Love each other and want to spend the rest of our lives together.” That being said, the wedding day is ultimately for the two of you. So, my specialty as a minister is to keep that at the forefront of planning the ceremony. As a helpful guide to capturing all the details to make your ‘special day’ amazing. isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile & who LOVE YOU no matter what.
The world needs more listeners. Everyone feels better when they are listened to. When was the last time somebody really listened to what you had to say? When’s the last time you sat quietly and listened intently to what someone was telling you? Really listened. Without checking your phone. Without thinking of what you would say when they stopped talking. Without letting your mind wander to what you need to pick up at the store, or who you should call about the weekend. When was the last time you gave someone your undivided attention and listened to what they were telling you? We live in a lonely world. We have hundreds of friends a click away, yet loneliness is on the rise. We are all working so hard to keep up that we are forgetting the importance of our closest relationships. We are all forgetting to listen. Listening is how we learn. It’s the cornerstone of our closest relationships and it’s how we build trust. It helps us feel connected, understood and it bridges the gaps that often lead to conflict. Being listened to is sometimes the best medicine for a bad day, a difficult situation or hurt feelings to mend. Having someone listen to you can validate you, give you the strength to keep going and make you feel like you belong. Maybe we all need to make more time for listening. Even if we’re tired, worn out, especially if we are feeling alone. Take the time to listen. Being curious might be just what we need to feel better. Take the time to learn about someone. Find out what makes them tick. See if you can discover what you have in common and also learn from their differences. Listening is just as good for the listener as it is for the person being listened to.
Want to make someone’s day? Listen to them. Want to expand your understanding? Listen. Want to be a better friend? Listen
Want to adjust the way you think, be more a peace with yourself and deepen your connection with the world around you? Listen, listen, Listen. The world needs more listeners.
For more information on all services, please visit www.lifenavigator.ca • laurie@lifenavigator.ca
“Let’s Talk Love”
PRIDE Villager
Page 4 Issue 9 • Fall 2022
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